Welcome to Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association

"This site is of interest both to beekeepers locally in Oxfordshire and anyone curious about beekeeping. Members meet monthly, either at one of our summer Apiary Meetings, or at a social event during the winter months. It is at these meetings that our members gain valuable insight to the craft of beekeeping and have the opportunity to benefit from the friendly support of our membership. If you are considering keeping bees, then your first action should be to join us."

Help Our Bees

Bee populations are in decline

What You can do to Help

We can all help to ensure that honey bees and other pollinating insects survive and thrive. Protect pollinators by growing more flowers, avoid disturbing insect nests, or mow your lawn less often to allow plants to flower. And if you are lucky enough to come across a swarm of honey bees, increase their chances of survival by contacting your local swarm collector. Read More

OBKA Courses

Is beekeeping for you?

Apiary Taster Sessions and Overview Meeting

Education to secure the next generation of beekeepers is at the heart of Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association's mission. We run a 'What is Beekeeping?' event, designed for people who are thinking of applying for the Beginners' Course. The Course itself gives hand-on, practical experience in the teaching apiary, and provides a solid foundation to help you get started. Read More

Join Us

Enjoy a range of benefits

Apply for Membership

There are many benefits of being a member of Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association, including indirect membership of the British Beekeepers Association, free Bee Disease Insurance for your hives, and access to knowledge and experience from Oxfordshire's beekeepers. Members also receive a monthly Newsletter, which contains stories, notices, and adverts for bees and equipment Read More

We Are Passionate About Beekeeping

Our charitable objectives are 'to further and promote beekeeping and to advance the education of the public in the importance of bees in the environment'. Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association undertakes a wide range of activities, including educational courses, an annual honey show, meetings and talks. Learn More About Us

Take a Qualification

See our Newsletter

OBKA Staff

Calendar of Events

“The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams.” Henry David Thoreau

Meet the OBKA Team

Phil SharmanChairman

Peter ChauntVice Chairman

See a full list of contacts for all aspects of Oxfordshire Beekeepers Asociation's activities. List of OBKA Contacts